Bertram List-to-Sale Ratios Show Buyers Gaining Ground

Bertram homebuyers are securing deals closer to asking prices than they were a year ago, even as median prices climb. In the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026, ALEX Intelligence analyzed 71 closed sales to track how final prices compared to original lists. The median list-to-sale price ratio reached 94.3%, up from 91.7% in the prior six-month period and slightly above the 92.8% recorded a year ago. This shift indicates that sellers are accepting offers closer to their initial asking prices, though homes still sell for less than the original list on average. The median close price rose 7.4% to $311,999 compared to the prior period and 6.4% higher than the same window last year. Meanwhile, the share of homes selling below their original list dropped to 88.7%, down from 97.5% previously, suggesting a slight cooling in aggressive discounting. The median price per square foot fell 2.9% to $169, while homes sold were slightly larger on average, with a median living area of 1,953 square feet. These figures reflect a market where buyers have gained leverage to negotiate terms without sacrificing as much value as in previous periods. ALEX Intelligence fit a pricing model to these local sales to estimate the typical discount required for a sale. The data shows that while prices are rising, the gap between list and close has narrowed, offering a more predictable path for both buyers and sellers in Bertram. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog